CHARLES B. MCRAE

Charles was born in Robeson County April 8, 1937, to Frances Ward McRae and the late Bruce Knox McRae.

He retired from Honeywell after 32 years of service, retiring Oct. 10, 2000.

Charles was a member of Love Memorial Baptist Church, where he faithfully served as a deacon, chairman of the property's committee and member of the Baptist Men.

He refereed for the NCHS Athletic Association from 1966 to 1998, and along with Colin Brown, he initiated the baseball park in Mar Mac.

Charles served his country for four years in the United States Air Force.

He will be remembered as loving husband, father, papa, son, brother and uncle. Charles had a great love for his community, and could often be found helping others in their time of need.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 17, 2011, at 3 p.m. at Love Memorial Baptist Church, with the Rev. Richard Toler, the Rev. George Fox and the Rev. Stephen Burrow officiating. Interment will follow at Wayne Memorial Park.